Strong winds cause some power outages

High winds are causing scattered power outages around the Lehigh Valley Monday.

Although a PPL outage map showed more than 3,500 customers without power in Lehigh Township in Northampton County, the number of affected customers is 430, said PPL spokesman Paul Wirth. He said a computer glitch is showing inflated numbers.

About 2,300 customers are without power in the area due to gusty winds, Wirth said.

Customers in Lehigh Township can expect to have power restored around 11 a.m., he said. Crews are also working on other outages reported around the area, Wirth said.

Strong northwest winds are expected to measure around 21 mph and send temperatures plummeting to the mid 30s.